Halloween Safety Tips for
Trick-or-Treaters of All Ages
and Family Pets
Halloween is supposed to be lots of fun ... and scarey ....
For both kids and adults ... the selection of a Halloween costume is important. Whether purchased or homemade, a costume needs to be safe, comfortable, and hazard-proof.
While making your costume selection, consider these tips:
- Make sure that ALL costumes are made of flame retardant materials.
- When wearing a mask, do not limit or compromise your eyesight in any way.
- Pre-Test any Halloween make-up you will be wearing in advance for possible reactions.
- Place reflectors, flashing or glowing lights, reflector rapes, etc., on a costume that will be worn at dark. Or have your child carry a light stick to heighten visibility.
- Make sure that a costume fits properly, as to avoid tripping or pieces of clothing (or Props) getting in the way or snagged on objects.
- Do NOT let children carry hard plastic items, such as swords, scythes, etc. Items such as these should be flexible to prevent harm, if fallen on.
During Trick or Treating ...
- Children should be accompanied by an adult. The larger the group of children, the more adults needed.
- Make sure children have "buddies" or Trick-or-Treat in tandem with another.
- Plan a safe route and stick to it. If older children are allowed to go in a group, make sure someone within the group has a cell phone.
- Restrict routes to main, well-lit areas. Tell children NO Alleys.
- Stick to Trick-or-Treat hours established for your area ... or curfews.
- Instruct your children to not eat any candy until you have inspected it.
- Instruct children to NEVER enter a home or a car of a stranger ... or without your permission.
- Have "that talk" with your child about destroying property and vandalism and respect for others.
- Remember to check both ways when crossing a street. Hold the hands of little ones within the group, to make sure they do not dart into traffic.
And for Teen Trick-or-Treaters and Adults:
- If driving to a party, please drive safely. Remain extra vigilant and aware.
- Take a cell phone with you.
- If driving, make sure you have plenty of gas to get to your destination and back. Halloween is not the night to run out of gas.
- Follow curfews. Law enforcement is strict surrounding Halloween.
- Should plans change, let your parent(s) or another adult know.
- Vandalism is wrong, no matter the season or holiday. Don't get caught-up in the moment and come to regret it.
- If a Trick-or-Treater, do NOT provoke someone's pet, whether in a doorway or in a yard.
- Do not ever feed a pet any candy. Candy, especially chocolate, can be lethal to an animal.
- Halloween can be a day of stress for family pets. Place them out of danger. Restrict them to an area where they can find quiet and less-stressful activities.
- Should you dress-up your pet, do not restrict their movements or eyesight, impede their breathing, or have anything dangling off them or their costume.
- Do not allow your pet near pumpkins, especially if they contain an open flame.
- Be mindful of electricity sources or electrical cords. No chewing!
- If your pet is accompanying you while Trick-or-Treating, make sure they have updated tags and ID's on their collar.
- Pick-up and dispose of all empty candy wrappers and Trick-or-Treat bags. Place glow sticks, etc. up and out of reach. They can be hazardous, if ingested.
- Be aware of mischievous activities and people during Halloween season.
Halloween Safety Tips for
Trick-or-Treaters of All Ages
and Family Pets. Follow them ... and your Halloween celebrations will be memorable for safe, fun, and tasty reasons!
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